Health and Safety Advisor

Work Location:New Glasgow/Antigonish
Reports To:DNA Design Build Project Manager

The Project

DNA Design Build Limited has been awarded the contract for the design and construction associated with the twinning of Highway 104 to improve the corridor that extends across Eastern Nova Scotia from Sutherlands River to Antigonish.

Job Summary:

DNA Design Build Limited is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Project team in the role of Health and Safety Advisors. Reporting directly to the project team the Health and Safety Advisors will be responsible for:

• To know, advise, train and enforce the Organization’s safety program, safety policies, rules, any applicable acts, regulations pursuant to the acts, and all codes of practice under the acts, as applicable to the Organization’s operation.
• Control and monitor the Organization’s safety program, making any necessary amendments as required to ensure it complies with all applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice.
• Design, amend and distribute all safety related forms to superintendents and foremen, with guidelines to ensure proper completion.
• Develop injury and incident prevention strategies for their area of responsibility.
• Promote open discussion of safety concerns/issues, best practices, and review accidents/incidents/near misses to identify and develop corrective actions.
• Review vehicle, equipment, personal injury, and near-miss accidents/incidents to determine causes making recommendations to management on remedial action to prevent recurrence.
• Track local area’s accidents/incidents/near misses to identify trends and to assist in the development of policies/procedures/corrective action to minimize the potential for reoccurrence.
• Perform health and safety inspections for various work areas and locations.
• Complete safety audits to maintain company letters of good standing as required. Familiar with Certificate of Recognition program an asset.
• Visit work sites on a regular basis to maintain a "safety presence" with employees.
• Maintain a copy of the safety program at work sites as required.
• Complete formal written safety inspections on sites to ensure compliance to company safety program (policies, rules, Acts, Regulations). Issue written violation reports as required to employees, supervisors, and sub-contractors for cases of non-compliance.
• Review site safety inspection reports and job hazard assessment forms for completion and verifications of action taken on areas requiring corrective action.
• Any other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a safety role is a requirement (construction industry is an asset);
• Professional Safety designation or willingness to work towards such a designation is also required
• Fluent knowledge of all necessary Government Acts, Legislation and Requirements;
• Utilizes strong organization skills;
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills. Must utilize strong presentation and facilitation skills..
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook);
• Ability to travel throughout the province to various construction projects
• Tactful and mature demeanour with well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities;

A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.

Application Process:

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Human Resources
Attention: Jessica Wilson
Via Email: [email protected]
Please reference "HWY 104 Health and Safety Advisor" in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume. Preference will be given to local residents of New Glasgow/Antigonish.

We would like to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.